Imperialism Chap 27

Suez Canal? How’d the British acquire it?

A loan was made to Egypt to build the canal. When they were unable to pay back the loan, the British bought it.

Motives for Imperialism (political, cultural, economic, religious)

Political - power & competition with other nations, Culturally the Europeans believed they were superior, they were also motivated to spread Christianity.  They felt it was the true way, the civilized way, “God’s way”.

Direct rule vs Indirect rule?

Direct rule: British official present. Indirect rule: Higher leader

Why was the Indirect rule preferred by both sides?

No disease, regular rule, cheaper and easier

What were the negative effects of British rule in India?

Starvation from growing cotton instead of food, tens of millions, British troops & Sepoys kill and conquer Indians. Most Indian people receive no financial benefits - British companies, government and upper castes benefit.

Positive effect of British rule in India?

Sewers stop the spread of cholera, sati ended, Telegraphs installed to benefit British businesses, railroads built to benefit British business, for example connecting cotton fields to ports.

Overall was it a positive experience for India?

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Scramble for Africa”?

European competition to take pieces of Africa

Positive effects of British missionaries’ rule on Africa?

They built hospitals and schools.  You had to be Christian to go to them and this spread Christianity

cash crops?

cotton, rubber (high demand after 2nd Industrial Revolution for cars and electrical wires)

hut tax?

locals would not work for the Europeans.  The hut tax had to be paid in pounds, so this forced locals to work for the Britsh

Religious?

many Africans change their religion to Christianity

British interest in South Africa?

To take over Africa for money

Rhodes' ultimate goal in Africa - 

build an empire from south to north Africa

Afrikaners?

A culture that is a mix of Dutch, German and English settlers in South Africa

**King Leopold** & the Congo - 

Killed and maimed locals in the name of rubber plantations

**Berlin Conference** ?

Divided Africa amongst Euro countries in hopes of avoiding wars (like the Boer Wars)

Causes & consequences of U.S. involvement in **Hawaii?**

Good place to stop to refuel ships on their way to Japan and China, U.S. takeover using U.S. warships forcing the queen to step down, Dole, as in the Dole Fruit Company, is a key player in this action Given this, the U.S. takeover of the Philippines, and Commodore Perry 1853 are ominous signs to the Japanese.